Esther Okade: The Ultimate Problem Solver

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 February 2023

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Esther Okade was born with a mind full of numbers and a passion for solving problems. A math prodigy, she mastered algebra at age four. With her deep love of math, she became one of the youngest people to ever enroll in college in the UK. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Olivia Riçhard with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Sara Weiss and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Donna Louise Bryan. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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0:00.0	Hey Rebels, have you heard the latest?
0:03.3	Rebel Girls has a new book coming out called Rebel Girls Rock, 25 Tales of Women in Music.
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0:14.4	skies with Dolly Parton.
0:16.4	The women in Rebel Girls Rock come from all over the world, sharing new sounds, daring
0:21.8	lyrics, and wild hope.
0:24.2	With a forward from Rockstar Joan Jett, original artwork and companion audio stories,
0:29.9	this book is sure to be a hit.
0:32.4	So start practicing your Do-Ray Mies because Rebel Girls Rock is going to rock your world.
0:38.8	Preorder your copy today at Amazon or anywhere you purchase books.
0:43.8	7-year-old Esther O'Keezy was determined to make her dreams come true no matter what
0:59.4	it took.
1:00.4	Please can I go mum?
1:02.6	Please.
1:03.6	You're too young Esther.
1:06.4	Her mother said, please.
1:09.2	She begged, Esther.
1:11.6	Pretty please.
1:13.6	Calm down Esther, really.
1:18.2	Rebels, have you ever wanted to do something so badly that you wouldn't take no for
1:24.7	an answer?
1:26.7	Well, Esther felt just like that, and she wasn't asking to go on a roller coaster or for
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